Driver Head Behind Ball Drill (Delay Turn)
| Target Fault | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Over the top | Transition |
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
The driver head acts as a physical constraint against an early shoulder spin. This forces the golfer to delay the upper body's rotation, allowing the arms and club to drop naturally into a shallower, inside path (Arm Drop) rather than casting the club over the top.
How to Perform the Drill
The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.
Setup (Constraint): Hold your driver by the clubhead and place it approximately 6 to 8 inches outside the golf ball. Take your address to the golf ball with a short iron (A-iron).
Execution: Make a backswing with the short iron. The goal is to clip the ball off the tee while keeping the driver head in its place and the driver shaft vertical.
Feedback: If you spin your shoulders too quickly, the driver head will move or fall over.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
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